Teach the I Before E Except After C spelling rule with this engaging Science of Reading–aligned phonics resource. This pack includes an anchor chart, reading passages, worksheets, and word sorts that help students recognise and apply ie and ei spelling patterns in meaningful ways. Perfect for phonics lessons, literacy centres, small groups, intervention, revision, and independent practice.
 
What’s Included
Worksheets: Structured worksheets give students direct practice applying the spelling rule by completing words with ie or ei, recognising patterns, and identifying exceptions.
Word Sort Activities: Students analyse spelling patterns by sorting words into ie, ei after c, and exception categories.
Anchor Chart: A clear visual anchor chart introduces the I Before E Except After C rule and provides example words to support student understanding.
Reading Passages: Students read engaging passages containing ie words, ei after c words, and spelling rule exceptions. These passages help students see the spelling pattern used in context.
Comprehension Activities: Each passage includes follow-up questions to encourage students to think about the story and respond to the text.
Word Work Fill-in-the-Blank Activity: Students complete words by adding ie or ei, reinforcing spelling patterns and helping them apply the rule independently.
Answer Key: Answer pages are included to support quick checking and easy assessment.
 
Skills Covered
Recognising ie and ei spelling patterns
Applying the I before E except after C rule
Identifying spelling rule exceptions
Decoding words with common spelling patterns
Reading words in meaningful context
Strengthening spelling and word recognition skills
 
Perfect For
Phonics lessons
Literacy centres
Word work activities
Small group instruction
Intervention and revision
Independent practice
Homework activities
 
This resource provides a structured and engaging way for students to learn and practise the I before E spelling rule, helping them build confidence with spelling patterns while strengthening reading and writing skills.